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Antecedentes y objetivo La evolución digital supone una oportunidad para que la oftalmología se adapte a nuevos modelos asistenciales. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo conocer cómo la pandemia ha modificado la práctica clínica y actividades formativas del oftalmólogo especializado en superficie ocular, y analizar tendencias y necesidades emergentes. Materiales y métodos Estudio realizado mediante encuesta online. Un comité de 3 especialistas diseñó un cuestionario de 25 preguntas estructurado en: 1) Perfil del participante; 2) Impacto de la pandemia en el manejo del paciente y las actividades profesionales; 3) Tendencias y necesidades. Resultados Participaron 68 oftalmólogos clínicos. Hubo un alto grado de acuerdo (90%) en que la pandemia demoró las visitas de seguimiento oftalmológico y el diagnóstico. Los participantes coincidieron en que aumentó la frecuencia de pacientes con enfermedad de ojo seco (75%), orzuelo/chalazión (62%) y blefaritis (60%). Según un 28%, será habitual el teleseguimiento mediante teleconsulta de dolencias como ojo seco, glaucoma, diabetes, conjuntivitis, hiposfagmas, orzuelos, etc., especialmente en población joven. Esto será especialmente relevante en las enfermedades crónicas o leves de la superficie ocular, y en el seguimiento de pacientes tras operación de cataratas y retinopatía diabética. Conclusiones Durante la pandemia se ha percibido un aumento de la incidencia de ciertas enfermedades de superficie ocular. El seguimiento de enfermedades crónicas o leves de la superficie ocular se vincula a la necesidad de proporcionar formación específica tanto para el paciente como para el profesional que lo atiende, además de protocolos de cribado y derivación que optimicen el flujo asistencial (AU)
Background and objective Digital evolution represents an opportunity for ophthalmology to adapt to new care models. This study aimed to find out how the pandemic has modified the clinical practice and training activities of the ophthalmologist specialized in ocular surface, as well as to analyze emerging trends and needs. Materials and methods This study was carried out through an online survey. A committee of 3 specialists developed a questionnaire of 25 questions structured in: 1) Participant profile; 2) Impact of the pandemic on patient management and professional activities; 3) Trends and needs. Results Sixty-eight clinical ophthalmologists participated. There was a high degree of agreement (90%) that the pandemic has delayed ophthalmological follow-up visits and diagnosis. The participants agreed that the frequency of patients with dry eye disease (75%), stye/chalazion (62%) and blepharitis (60%) has increased. According to 28%, remote monitoring of pathologies such as dry eye, glaucoma, diabetes, conjunctivitis, hyposphagmas, styes, etc., will be common, especially in the young population. This will be especially relevant in chronic or mild pathologies of the ocular surface, and in the follow-up of patients after cataract and diabetic retinopathy interventions. Conclusions During the pandemic, an increase in the incidence of certain ocular surface diseases has been perceived. The telematic follow-up of chronic or mild pathologies of the ocular surface entails the need to provide specific training for both the patient and the healthcare professional, in addition to screening and referral protocols that would optimize the flow of care (AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Infecções por Coronavirus/epidemiologia , Pandemias , Oftalmopatias/classificação , Oftalmopatias/epidemiologia , Oftalmologia/tendências , Teleoftalmologia , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Digital evolution represents an opportunity for ophthalmology to adapt to new care models. This study aimed to find out how the pandemic has modified the clinical practice and training activities of the ophthalmologist specialised in ocular surface, as well as to analyse emerging trends and needs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was carried out through an online survey. A committee of 3 specialists developed a questionnaire of 25 questions structured in: 1) Participant profile; 2) Impact of the pandemic on patient management and professional activities; 3) Trends and needs. RESULTS: 68 clinical ophthalmologists participated. There was a high degree of agreement (90%) that the pandemic has delayed ophthalmological follow-up visits and diagnosis. The participants agreed that the frequency of patients with dry eye disease (75%), stye/chalazion (62%) and blepharitis (60%) has increased. According to 28%, remote monitoring of pathologies such as dry eye, glaucoma, diabetes, conjunctivitis, hyposphagmas, styes, etc., will be common, especially in the young population. This will be especially relevant in chronic or mild pathologies of the ocular surface, and in the follow-up of patients after cataract and diabetic retinopathy interventions. CONCLUSIONS: During the pandemic, an increase in the incidence of certain ocular surface diseases has been perceived. The telematic follow-up of chronic or mild pathologies of the ocular surface entails the need to provide specific training for both the patient and the healthcare professional, in addition to screening and referral protocols that would optimise the flow of care.
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Blefarite , COVID-19 , Retinopatia Diabética , Glaucoma , Oftalmologia , Humanos , Oftalmologia/métodos , Glaucoma/diagnósticoRESUMO
Background and objective: Digital evolution represents an opportunity for ophthalmology to adapt to new care models. This study aimed to find out how the pandemic has modified the clinical practice and training activities of the ophthalmologist specialized in ocular surface, as well as to analyze emerging trends and needs. Materials and methods: This study was carried out through an online survey. A committee of 3 specialists developed a questionnaire of 25 questions structured in: 1) Participant profile; 2) Impact of the pandemic on patient management and professional activities; 3) Trends and needs. Results: Sixty-eight clinical ophthalmologists participated. There was a high degree of agreement (90%) that the pandemic has delayed ophthalmological follow-up visits and diagnosis. The participants agreed that the frequency of patients with dry eye disease (75%), stye/chalazion (62%) and blepharitis (60%) has increased. According to 28%, remote monitoring of pathologies such as dry eye, glaucoma, diabetes, conjunctivitis, hyposphagmas, styes, etc., will be common, especially in the young population. This will be especially relevant in chronic or mild pathologies of the ocular surface, and in the follow-up of patients after cataract and diabetic retinopathy interventions. Conclusions: During the pandemic, an increase in the incidence of certain ocular surface diseases has been perceived. The telematic follow-up of chronic or mild pathologies of the ocular surface entails the need to provide specific training for both the patient and the healthcare professional, in addition to screening and referral protocols that would optimize the flow of care.
